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article actually mentions that their modular reactor designs can be retrofitted into existing coal power plants. No clue if it will work, but it seems like a g
by ren_engineer 5y ago
article actually mentions that their modular reactor designs can be retrofitted into existing coal power plants.
No clue if it will work, but it seems like a genius plan. Obviously it could be propaganda to deflect all the criticism they get for being the world's largest polluter
- rich_sasha 5y agoThis is a general point about proposed SMRs (small module reactors). They could just slot into existing brownfield sites. They are small enough that the exclusion zone around them (in case something goes mildly wrong) is compatible with the grounds of typical coal plants and factories. The inherent stronger safety means you don’t have to be as careful (no need for enormous security, you can bury them underground etc). They also aren’t yet operational anywhere so this is a bit of a wish list atm. Without negating any of the risks, I still think nuclear is way better than coal at the moment.